Arts Therapist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Music Therapist to join our team at the South Shore Conservatory. The successful candidate will play a critical role in providing music therapy services to clients of all ages and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement goal-directed music therapy sessions for groups and individuals with diverse abilities, skills, and needs, in a variety of settings.
• Prepare and maintain music therapy session plans, observations, progress reports, attendance, and materials as required.
• Communicate with necessary stakeholders to coordinate music therapy services.
• Collaborate with the CAT team, Community Engagement department, and others to develop and deliver effective and relevant treatment.
• Maintain board certification (MT-BC) through continuing education and professional development.
• Participate in individual and group supervision as scheduled.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, as set forth by the American Music Therapy Association and the Certification Board for Music Therapy.
• Promote and support SSC programs and activities that align with the organization's mission.
• Participate in required SSC and departmental meetings and professional development.
• Provide additional administrative and managerial support as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's in Music Therapy; Master's preferred.
• Board Certification in Music Therapy (CBMT certification).
• Proficiency of clinical musicianship on piano, guitar, and voice.
• Ability to improvise using a variety of drums and other rhythm/percussion instruments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What We Offer

• The salary range for this position is $55-65k annually.
• This role operates in professional environments, requiring frequent travel to client locations throughout the South Shore.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.